Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Response to Jonathan Tomachick

Has a sale ever persuaded you to buy something you didn't expect to at first? Do you find yourself doing the same when you shop? Have you ever had to cut another shopping trip short because of splurging for sale items the week prior?

 Yes, a sale has persuaded me to buy something that I didn't expect to at first. I was watching television and I remembered watching commercials of someone advertising to sell snuggies; the advertisement was so convincing and persuading that it caught my attention and I wanted to buy the product and test it out. For example, a sleeved blanket just sounds so convincing and interesting to me. It also advertised that it is very comfy and you are able to do anything because both of your hands will be free. It also stated that you will be very warm when using this product. I remember that I would tell myself that I would never get this product but now, I am second guessing myself because it seems like a product that I would be very satisfied with.

Yes, I also find myself doing the same thing when I shop because I would think to myself if I would really need the product that I want to purchase. But, in the end if the sale is worth it I would end up buying it because I know for my favorite stores such as Hollister and Abercrombie; their clothings are most times expensive and if the clearance of the sale goes down by an effective amount then I would most likely purchase the item. No, I have not found myself to cut another shopping trip short because of splurging for a sale item the week prior because I am the type of person who likes to shop and I can basically do it for numerous hours. I also believe that shopping is somewhat of my stress reliever because it makes me feel better. Shopping is what I do best and I would never pass up on that opportunity to do it.

Is there a certain percentage of sale that would influence you to change your mind in purchasing an item? For example, if the product was 25% off as opposed to 50% off? Which one would you end up picking?

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